Newsflash December 19, 2024
This edition includes news on free health and safety assessments for local clinics, a new Provincial Academic Detailing Service topic, the VDFP holiday closure , the After Hours Care program’s holiday hours and more. Happy holidays and we’ll see you in the new year! Find the Newsflash here
Happy holidays & office closure
The Victoria Division is taking a holiday break between December 25 and January 1st. Our next Newsflash will be sent on Thu, January 16. We wish you a safe and happy holiday and we’ll see you in the new year!
Free health and safety assessment for local clinics
A new portal by Switch BC provides physician-specific resources to simplify building a tailored health and safety program, reducing administrative burdens. Victoria clinics interested in a free, confidential assessment can book an in-person appointment (2 hours max) with a health and safety advisor for the week of January 20 at [email protected]. Learn more at www.cphs.switchbc.ca or view the poster.
New supplier for Island Health’s home oxygen program
Do you sign Home Oxygen Program (HOP) applications? Effective January 1st, Island Health will use new respiratory equipment suppliers for the program as part of a province-wide change. Read more on the Island Health website. The update and the referral form are also available on Pathways.
VDFP co-hosts community roundtable on recruitment and retention
Family doctors, municipal government representatives, academic leaders, community organizations and business organizations recently came together for the Attracting & Retaining Family Doctors roundtable co-hosted by the South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) and the Victoria and South Island Divisions of Family Practice. The aim is to explore additional collaborative, multi-jurisdictional, cross-sectoral approaches to support local family […]
New Provincial Academic Detailing (PAD) Service topic
The PAD Service has launched a new topic: COPD – Inhaled Triple Therapy. To arrange a free 30-60 minute CME session with your local PAD pharmacist, email [email protected] or book directly in her calendar here. PAD is accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for Mainpro+ credits.
Divisions Dispatch December 11, 2024
The latest newsletter covers new ovarian cancer prevention resources, a call to review the BC Guideline on Obesity and Overweight in Adults, a free BC Cancer webcast on Endometrial Cancer, Pathways direct messaging, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
After Hours Care holiday service – sign up if you haven’t already
The AHC program, available for patients of FPs and NPs who are registered with the program, will provide 24-hour coverage on December 25 and 26 and on January 1. This means the AHC service will be open from Thursday, December 24 at 5 pm until Friday, December 27 at 9 am and from Tuesday, December […]
Are you looking for a family physician to join your clinic?
Is your clinic interested in a Practice Ready Assessment Return of Service (PRA-BC ROS) physician? The program is now accepting applications for the fall 2025 and interim spring 2026 intakes. Candidates will be practice-ready in the spring of 2025 and the fall of 2026, respectively, and have a three-year Return of Service. Please read the application call-out and […]
Holiday feast made simple
Check out Refire Kitchen’s Holiday Heater, a full traditional holiday dinner you just pop in the oven while you relax with the rest of your family. The Victoria Division has negotiated a standing 15% member discount for all meals from Refire Kitchen. Members can claim the discount by using the code BCDR15 at the till if […]
